Gwent and eSports
I know this was discussed already in previous threads (http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/103221-A-question-to-CDPR-regarding-e-sports and http://forums.cdprojektred.com/thre...-Games?p=2681791&highlight=esport#post2681791) but I'd like to reopen the discussion.
I talked to a manager/talent acquisition of major eSprot organization and apparently they have Gwent on their radar after E3 and want to get into it from the get-go. It would seem that they regret not acquiring any Hearthstone representatives early on and want to take their chances with Gwent from the very start. Anyhow, this bodes well for the game's competitive scene if significant organizations (I can't reveal the name of the org, sorry) are taking an interest so early on.
The question is how will CDPR handle things from their side, as far as I know they don't have an awful lot of experience in that department. They should seriously consider hiring an eSport manager. I know it might seem preemptive, at least from their standpoint but I think it might pay off, even if Gwent isn't as successful. In the end though, noone can know if the game will gain popularity on video platforms such as twitch, youtube, hitbox etc. The risk might be worth it tho. I mean, in the end what do they stand to lose as a company? They don't have to invest an awful lot at start. CDPR, approach things slowly but do SOMETHING. Do not repeat the mistakes of other companies that chose to neglect that aspect of their products and missed a huge opportunity.
I know this was discussed already in previous threads (http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/103221-A-question-to-CDPR-regarding-e-sports and http://forums.cdprojektred.com/thre...-Games?p=2681791&highlight=esport#post2681791) but I'd like to reopen the discussion.
I talked to a manager/talent acquisition of major eSprot organization and apparently they have Gwent on their radar after E3 and want to get into it from the get-go. It would seem that they regret not acquiring any Hearthstone representatives early on and want to take their chances with Gwent from the very start. Anyhow, this bodes well for the game's competitive scene if significant organizations (I can't reveal the name of the org, sorry) are taking an interest so early on.
The question is how will CDPR handle things from their side, as far as I know they don't have an awful lot of experience in that department. They should seriously consider hiring an eSport manager. I know it might seem preemptive, at least from their standpoint but I think it might pay off, even if Gwent isn't as successful. In the end though, noone can know if the game will gain popularity on video platforms such as twitch, youtube, hitbox etc. The risk might be worth it tho. I mean, in the end what do they stand to lose as a company? They don't have to invest an awful lot at start. CDPR, approach things slowly but do SOMETHING. Do not repeat the mistakes of other companies that chose to neglect that aspect of their products and missed a huge opportunity.
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